Florida's citrus industry hit by declining output

Florida's citrus industry has been hit by bacterial disease and severe weather, affecting its annual yield. Farmers talked to CBS News' Cristian Benavides about the crop crisis.

• Nov 5, 2023
• 02:52

Report: Animal population dropped 70% in 50 years

A new report from the World Wildlife Fund says that the world needs to overhaul the way we get food to save the planet. They also revealed startling data about Earth's animal population. CBS News' Ian Lee has the details.

• Sep 10, 2020
• 01:22

New deadly bird flu cases reported in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Agriculture reported the infected commercial poultry flocks within weeks of a turkey farm in South Dakota and one in Utah reporting the first outbreaks in the U.S. since April.

• Oct 23, 2023

$43 million worth of crops destroyed in "devastating" Spain hailstorm

Farmers in a primary grape-producing area in Valencia, Spain, lost "their entire grape production in the middle of harvest season" after the hailstorm, according to the Association of Farmers of Valencia.

• Sep 19, 2023

Farmers champion "right to repair" laws

In some cases, American farmers aren't able to or allowed to repair the equipment they own. Right to repair laws are aiming to change that — and may have other implications. Barry Peterson has more.

• Aug 26, 2023
• 06:47

Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in U.S. for first time

The invasive insect has the potential to threaten honey production, native pollinators and the agriculture industry.

• Aug 15, 2023

Dixon farmer among one of California's fastest-growing groups in agriculture: Women

Farming is a big business in California. So much so, it's the Golden State is the world's fifth-largest supplier of food and agriculture commodities. So it should come as no surprise that more women are finding careers in agriculture, which is changing the farming landscape as we know it.

• Aug 1, 2023

Stephanie Hsu on her career and love of art

Oscar-nominated actress Stephanie Hsu joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her childhood, her passion for acting and her love of agriculture. She's now taking on a new role in the R-rated comedy "Joy Ride."

• Jul 6, 2023
• 06:26

Transformative change in agriculture

Feeding a growing population with less environmental impact is Yara’s ambition: growing a nature-positive food future. Green fertilizers, one of the purpose-drive innovations in the field of regenerative agriculture, is being launched this year by Yara.

• Jun 27, 2023
• 08:02

How labor shortages are impacting farmers

Food and agriculture leaders came together for the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum in Chicago this week to address an array of challenges ranging from labor shortages to consumer health. Jesse Newman, food and agriculture reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down discussions from the forum.

• Jun 22, 2023
• 04:08

Giant African land snail sighting prompts quarantine in Florida county

The quarantine is active for an area near Fort Lauderdale, as officials work to eradicate the notoriously destructive invasive snail species.

• Jun 20, 2023

Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge

Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.

• Jun 1, 2023

Lanternflies could return earlier this year

The spotted lanternfly is expected to hatch earlier this year due to warmer weather. Officials are warning that the invasive insect, which is native to China, could even spread farther West. Brian Eshenaur, a senior extension associate of invasive species at Cornell University, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Apr 28, 2023
• 04:43

The food we eat and its impact on climate change

The global food system — the growing, processing, consuming and disposing of food — makes up a third of greenhouse gas emissions each year. What can be changed?

• Apr 6, 2023

Greenhouse gases continue reach toward "uncharted levels," NOAA warns

The "alarming pace" of increasing greenhouse gas emissions was observed the same year that the planet had one of its warmest years on record.

• Apr 6, 2023

U.K. cows could get methane suppressants to limit farm emissions

Officials say that agriculture and other land-use emissions make up 11% of the U.K.'s net greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock making up the largest share.

• Apr 4, 2023

Plants unleash ultrasonic cries for help when stressed, study finds

And if you listen closely, the type of sound the plant is making could tell you what's wrong.

• Mar 31, 2023

Frozen berries recalled due to possible hepatitis A contamination

While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.

• Mar 17, 2023

USDA approves vaccine for honeybees, biotech company says

When honeybees get sick with American Foulbrood disease, their hives must be incinerated, impacting the bee population and, in turn, the global food supply.

• Jan 6, 2023

How agriculture hastens species extinction

Scientists believe humans are now causing a mass extinction of plants and animals. Modern agriculture is a major contributor.

• Jan 1, 2023
• 05:48

Giraffe and zebra bones from Africa seized at U.S. airport

Customs and Border Patrol released the woman after seizing the giraffe and zebra bones.

• Dec 16, 2022

Agriculture secretary discusses rising food prices

As food prices continue to rise, farmers are struggling to stay afloat. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack joins CBS News' "Prime Time" to discuss the issue.

• Dec 15, 2022
• 11:03

Man allegedly demanded $300K before killing 4 workers at pot farm

Chen Wu, 45, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Nov. 20 killings.

• Dec 5, 2022

Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from stores to protect whales

Retail giant "decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups," charged governor of Maine.

• Nov 28, 2022

Bird flu prompts slaughter of 1.8 million chickens in Nebraska

Nebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm.

• Nov 27, 2022

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